1st Elimination Round in Sci-Math Battle

What is the name of the star closest to Earth next to sun ?

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris

• Proxima centauri

• Rigel

Big Dipper and Little Dipper are examples of ___.

• asterism

• constellations

• star

• zodiac

It is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular period of time.

• humidity

• temperature

• weather

• wind

It refers to the abnormal rise in the sea level as a result of the changes in atmospheric pressure and wind caused by a storm.

• flash floods

• landslides

• storm surge

• typhoon

What refers to the process of breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces ?

• erosion

• landslide

• tsunami

• weathering

What agent of erosion contributes to the formation of sand dunes ?

• animals

• plants

• water

• wind

Why do tropical cyclones usually originate in big bodies of water? Because of ____________.

• too much water vapor

• heavy rains in oceans

• the strong wind

• the heat of the sun

The earth is between the sun and the moon. What is the phase of the moon called ?

• new moon

• first quarter

• full moon

• second quarter

A jeepney travels 120 kilometers in 3 hours. What is its average speed ?

• 40 km/h

• 43 km/h

• 60 km/h

• 120 km/h

What is 4785 rounded to the nearest thousand ?

• 4000

• 5000

• 6000

• 7000